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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
The Wrestler Who Thinks he Can Down
Col Mclaughlin Turns Upin
Minneapolis.
Friends of the New Yorker Show Their
Faith by Wagering $4,000 That
He Will Win.
The Match to Be for the Entire Gate
Receipts and the Worlds
Championship.
Hanlan Says He is Morally Sure of O
Race With Beach OH Australian
Waters.

j. j. Benjamin, who is to wrestle Col
y. Il. Mclaughlin for the collar and elbow
championship of the world at the Washing
ton rink, Minneapolis, tomorrow evening.
arrived yesterday. and is at the Nicollet
mouse. He is six feet tall, weighs 1913
pounds and possesses the broad chest and
muscular development that marks the ath-
lete. He is gentlemanly in his appearance
ana Drown muStache shades a rather de.
termined mouth
u nave been wanting to meet McLaughIn'
he said, lever since he defeated me eight
years ago, and during the past wear have
been training for the match which was de-
ternlned to get. He offered to make me
present OF the championship belt, but l want
to win it from him. When [ found I couId
not persuade him l began to roast him
through the papers. IT was the ONLY way T
could bring him, although I'll admit that
gave him some pretty hard talk. I have
Iound out since l got here that he was in
earnest about wanting to retire, but thought
this was only an excuse. am in good con-
oltlon, ana nave reduced my weight eighteen
pounds, apd now tip the scales az 1913 pounds
COL. MLAUGHLIN
has trained very hard for the match, as can
be seen from the fact that he has reduced
his weight from 156 to 122 pounds. He
yesterday received a letter from his backer
i'll Detroit, in which he states that 50, 900
has been wagered by him on the outcome
OF the match The writer warns the colonel
to be sure and get in good condition, as he
will find Benjamin trst-class man, who is
determined to win if possible The follow
ing are the articles of agreement for the
match:
Articles of agreement made between J. Fl,
Mclaughlin, of Minneapolis, and ]. j. Benja-
min, of New York. this 9Th day of February.
1887, to wrestle match of three best in five
falls, collar ssand-elbow, strictly to Ed. James
rules, for the championship of the world and
entire receipts of the house. said contest to
take place at Minneapolis, Mimi, on the
evening of Feb. 10, 1887, every fall to a finish
and no draw J. H. MCLAUGBIIN
j. j. BENJAMIN.
Benjamin'S arrival has awakened interest
in the match, and the sports are discussing
the probable outcome. Mclaughlin is, of
course, the favorite in Minneapolis, where
he is considered invincible. The fact that
Benjamin's friends have placed So, 600 on
the probability of his winning shows their
confidence in his ability.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Fhc House Committees.
Reports of committees were SUBMITTED

hepOftS VI COluliiltteeS were SuDnlGCeQ as
follows, among mass of bills:
DraiDage-Constructng bitches by town.
ships for the purpose of drainage. To pass.
.Grain-SubStitute for No. 132 to regulate
grain warehouses and inspection, and weigh
ing and handling of grain; to committee of
the whole. To regulate warehouses; inspec-
ton. weighing and handling of grain Is. f.
No. 1907; to pass. To prevent combinations
and conspiracies entered into with a view to
controlling, limiting or diminishing the mar
ket price of grain. and describing penalties
for the violation thereof; to pass To pro-
vide for the protection of life and property
in the construction and operation of eleya
tors; to not pass: committee on labor
Judiciary-Provding for the punishment of
those who conspire or combine together to
monopolize any market for food products or
to restrict or interfere with the freedom of
such markets. To exempt certain persons
from jury duty. Relating 10 the ab-
duction of females. Amending the penal
code relating to cruelty to animals. Progid-
ing for priority in the distribution of the
assets of insolvent banks and banking asso-
Citations in certain cases. Compiling, revising
and dlgesting the tax laws of Minnesota. Mr.
Mattson's dill relating to elections; indefiu-
itelY postponed. To extend the time for
adjusting the balances due the state on ac-
count of seed grain loans of 1877 and lS7S
and TO reneal the law requiring counties to
levy general tax for uncoectable loans. All
recommended to pass, except where noted.
Taxes and Tax Laws-To provide for as
sessmeEt and taxation of certain lands held
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
In ST. Julien,s Favor.

A resolution expunging from the rec
ords the proceedings in the impeach-
ment trial of Judge E. St. Julien
Cox was presented in the house yester-
day. 1t was discussed at some length by sew
eral members. Mr.. Keyes moved that the
matter be referred to a special committee of
five. 1t was better, he contended, to go
little slow and consider the propriety of such
action. The resolution being explained, show
ing that it in no way cast any reflections on
tue impeachment court or the members of
the house and senate, the resolution was
passed by vote of IL to BARKER, Fathers,
HalvorSon and KeyeS voting in the negative.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
wisconsin Corporations.
Special to the Globe

SpeClaI 70 the GIODe-
MADISON, Wis. Feb. 1.-THE st. Lawrence
Exploring s. Mining company filed articles of
incorporation with the secretary of state to-
day; capital stock S1,0O0,0OO. Incorporators;
B. J. Pink, Charles T. Crosby, w. L. Wheeler,
Ernest Zimmerman, George Stuplefouth, j. j..
Lohmar, of Marathon county, and r. ]. Reed,
of Chicago. The North Star Iron Mining
company. of Ashland, capital stock $l,000,-
600, also filed articles. Incorporators: L. E.
Rice, r. Mckay, J +. Beebe and A. L. Baum
gartner. The Chicago. Wisconsin & Mime
sofa railroad filed an agreement with the
Wisconsin & Minnesota railroad and John
A Stewart and E. H. Abbott modifying the
lease dated Sept. 5, 1856, of the Chicago,
Wisconsin & Minnesota to the Wisconsin
s. Minnesota railway company.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Think The Veto All Right.
Special to the GioDe.

SpOCIdI 10 TUG OIOUG.
GRAND FORKS, Oak, Feb. 17.-Wlllis A.
German post, G. A. R., to-day memorialized
the territorial legislature to leave the loca-
ton of the soldiers home to the G. A. r.
The department at last nights meeting, in
response to the request of Grand Commander
Fairchild, wrestled with the presidents veto
of the pension bill A lengthy debate ensued.
Gen. Bragg's speech against the bill was read
and seemed to satisfy even the most earnest
supporters of the bill that the veto was about
right, as under the bill many unworthy
skulkers and camp followers would get pay
at the expense of the real live soldiers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
" railroad comnanies in Minnesota. To mass

by railroad companies in Minnesota. To pass.
Prnting-To create and maintain public
printing Office. Committee of the whole.
MISUNDERSTANDING over-insurance; to
pass. To compel fire insurance companies to
pay all losses within twenty days; to pass
as amended. Organize and regulate the
business of live stock insurance: to pass.
Regulating life insurance; indefinitely post
poned.
Labor-To establish bureau Of labor sta
tistics. To pass.
Federal Relations-Joint resolution to con-
gress relating to the reduction of tariff duties.
To pass; general orders.
Railroads.&c. provide for the assessment t
and taxation of certain lands held by railroad
companies in Minnesota (No. 694). To pass.
Regulating Convict Labor.
Mr.. Lucas bill to regulate convict labor
was recommended to pass in committee of
the whole. with two amendments. AS
amended it is as follows:
Section /. That on and after the expiration
of the present contracts now in force granting
the labor convicts of the state, or any municS
ipality, to corporations, or individuals no
more such contracts shall be awarded: but
all convict labor, either of the state or any
municipality. shall be eInpl Dyed under the ti-
rection of the warden or other chief officer
having charge of such convicts.
Sec. 2. All convicts of the state or any
municipality after the passage Of this act and
the expiration of the contracts now in force,
shall be employed in the manufacture of
such articles as the warden or other officer
having such convictS in charge may deem to
besof the most advantage Of: First, to aid the
convictS in their reformation so as TO enable
them to earn an honest living On their return
to liberty; second.as means of cheapening
their cost to the state Or municipality having
them in charge.
u Sec. 8. The products of all convict labor
shall be sold at any time to any citizen at
wholesale prices, determined by the published
price current of the articles manufactured,
in quantities of not less than fifty dollars
by the warden or other officer having
charge of such convicts.
Sec 4. The state is prohibited by this act
from taking any contract TO furnish any ma
terial or article produced or manufactured
by or into which convict labor may or has
entered. And hereafter no labor shall be
employed for wages in any prison.
Sec. 5. There shall be appropriated out of
the public funds the sum of to enable
the warden or other officer having charge of
state convicts to purchase the necessary
plant and tools to carry the provisions OF this
act into effect.
Sec. g. Immediately after the passage of
this bill it shall be the duty of the governor,
the state inspector and the warden of the
state prison to forthwith serve the requisite
notice upon the present contractors for the
prison labor, terminating the present con-
tracts at the earliest time possible within the
limits of the present contracts.
Sec. Z. All acts or parts of acts inconsist-
ent with the provisions of this act are hereby
repealed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
A Just Claim.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-The secretary
of the interior to-day transmitted to the
senate letter from the governor Of Wash
ington territory. together with the me-
mortal of the commissioners Of Kings
county, w. T., requesting reimbursement
by the United States in the sum of 81, 16S
for expenses incurred by the county in the
suppression of violence and enforcement of
law during the anti-Chinese disturbances in
Seattle in November, 1855, and February.
1886. The secretary is of opinion that the
claim is just one, and recommends its
payment.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
HynlencaI.
Specials TO the Globe.

WINoNA, Feb. E.-Paul E. Baumgartner
and Miss Ella T. Vance were married this aft
ernoon at O'Clock at the residence of the
brides parents, 81 East Sanborn street, Rev.
c. n. Showers performing the ceremony. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Vance, and is well known in musical circles in
this city. The groom is head bookkeeper at
the Winona Deposit bank. Mr.. and Mrs.
Baumgartner departed on the Flying Dutch
man for a brief trip to st. Paul and Mime
apolis.
Lucy Drew, both of Pennington, were united
in marriage at the American house this after
noon by Justice A. Osborn, also of Farming
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
scraps OF Spor,s.

A club that hasn't a half dozen pitchers
now is behind the times. The American
clubs are supplied as follows: Brooklyn six.
Athletics six Louisvilles six, Metropolitans
six, Baltimore five, Cincinnati five, ST. Louis
four and Cleveland three, with more in view.
Just what they are going to do with them all
is not known. ST. Louis used but three last
year and did better than any of them.
Jack Rowe, the old Buffalo catcher, now
one of the ''big four with the Detroits, is
wintering in Buffalo. In conversation with
reporter few days ago he ventured the
opinion that the Detroits were stronger now
than ever before, and had a great chance of
winning the pennant in the league.
Ed Williamson, the Chicagos popular short
stop, could scarcely believe that Kelly had
been sold. He said that he had thought that
Kelly would certainly be with the White
Stockings this season, sit doesn't look as if
we were going to have much of team this
year, he added.
Hart's Milwaukee team will be; Catchers,
Broughtou, Strauss and Mcdonald: pitchers,
Anderson, Stellberger and O'Oonnell; first
base, Morrissy; second base, Reccius; short
stop, Forster; left field, Maskrey; center
field, Williams; Arthur Hall, of last years
Leadville team, will probably play third base.
1t will cost Oshkosh about 81 500 a month to
run her club, but MIR. Sawyer says if neces-
sary he is willing to lose $1,000 on the season,
and that his father spends twice as much on
politics. Why should he not "blow i'm on
base bal. milwaukee, journal.
The Black Pearl, of Minneapolis and the
Black Strap, of Cincinnati, have ten-rouud
glove contest at the Theatre Comique, Mime
apolis, this evening for the colored middle
weight championship of the Northwest.
The case of pitcher Sowders, claimed by
both the st. Louis Maroons and ST. Pauls, has
been submitted to the arbitration committee,
and the papers and affidavits have been SUBJ
mitted to President Young.
aHick Carpenters team left Cincinnati for
New Orleans last night. He took with him
Baldwin, Mulane, McPhee, Buck Ewing,
John Ewing, Jack Boyle, Charlie Jones and
John Riley.
Manager Morrill,, of the Boston club, is OF
the opinion that Higgins, his young second
baseman, will prove second Burdock.
The Southern league schedule meeting will
be held at New Orleans March %, during the
Mardi Gras festivities
Dan O'Leary and Ted Sullivan are still un-
engaged. There must be something wrong
somewhere.
wiman, of the Metropolitan club, has six.
teen lawsuits on hand.
Larry Corcoran is still on the market.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Want n City Charter.

SpeclaI 10 the GIODe.
ALTOONA, Wis, Feb. IA public meeting
was held here yesterday for the purpose Of
getting the opinion of the taxpayers in re-
gard to Incorporating Altoona as a city. The
sentiment of those present was in favor of
the project, and a committee composed of J..
h. Brassill, George L. Colburn, a. l.. Ander-
son, j. H. Hall and A. E. Freeman designated
to arrange the usual preliminaries attending
matter of this kind. They have secured
the services of Ira Bradford, of Augusta, to
frame the charter, who will also proceed to
Madison to procure immediate action of the
legislature upon the matter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
That Eigh tn League Club.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-President
Young, of the National Base Ball league,
this evening issued a call for meeting of
the special committee of the league at Pitts
burg next Monday to consider the question
which city the eighth league club shall be
located in. The representatives of thu
Indianapolis. Kansas City and st. Louis
clubs, the cities most seriously affected by
the business to be considered, have been
notified of the meeting and are expected to
ho
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18

lodge. Joseph says he lost the money
nearly four years ago in mining specula-
tiOns. He was a candidate for reelection
to the office, but was defeated. He was
mayor of Galveston from 1858 to the fall of
1862, and always stood high in the COM
munity. He is nearly 70 years old and has
large family of grown children. He is
utterly Frustrated over his downfall. Grand
Master Gibbs declares that he will prosecute
the defaulting officer until the doors of the
penitentiary are closed upon him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Grand Central Circuit.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Feb. 17.-At meeting
held in this city to-day of members of the
Grand Central Trotting circuit, resolutions
were unanimously adopted affirming loyalty
to the National Trotting association and dep
recating any attempt to destroy any of Its
usefulness. The resolutions were signed by
the presidents of the trotting associations at
Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Albany
and Hartford.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
The Compromise License Bil,,

Nothing has been heard Of the proposed
$500 license bill of late. 1t is understood to
be in the pocket of Senator Scheffer, and
liable to be sprung at any moment. Mr..
Prosser says he is ready for it, and that it
cannot be passed. There are believed to be
quite number of members, however, who
are convinced that mistake was made when
the license was fixed at $1,000 and who are
willing to vote for graded law-S60O $400
and $500, with local option.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
The People wiIi Decide IT.

The judiciary committee has compromised
on the bills for annual and biennial sessions
The matter has been referred to sub-com-
mittee-Potter, Donnelly and Keyes-to pre-
pare substitute bill submitting both propo-
sitions to the people. This will end the fight
so far as the legislature is concerned. This
is looked upon as concession on the part of
DonnelIy, who came to the conclusion that a
bill for annual sessions could not be passed at
this session. The bill for biennial sessions
makes it eighty days; that for annual ses-
sionS SixtY-fiVe DAYS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Chicago,. Boodie Gang.

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-Nic Michaels, for
several years messenger in the Cook county
board rooms, is reported this evening to
have given States Attorney Grinnell start
ling information in regard to the doodle"
operations OF certain county commissioners.
Michaels was in private consultation with
Mr. Grinnel for several hours this after
noon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Not Likely to Pass.

There does not seem to be much chance for
the passage of Mr.. Potter's constitutional
convention bill. There is good deal of op-
position to it on the score of economy, and
some go so far as to say itwould be useless
luxury. The introduction in the present
legislature of SO many amendments. however,
would-if they passed-nake the instrument
very cumbersome, and this might make a
convention an absolute neces-
sity. Mr.. Potter says he doesn't believe the
bill will pass.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Frank and the STAR.

Unusual interest is shown in the eight
round set-to between the Black Star and
Black Frank, which will take place at the
Olympic theater this evening for a purse of
500. George La Bancne the marine, will be
the referee. Black Frank says he will not
quit until he is forced to.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Robbed the odd Fellows.

GALVESTON, Tex, Feb. 17.-Rumors
affecting the Integrity of Gen. Thomas A.
Joseph. for several years treasurer of the
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of this state,
have been i'll circulation for the past few
days. Grand Master Barnett Gibbs. in an
interview with Treasurer Joseph, elected
from the latter clean confession that he
was short in his accounts with the Grand
lodge to the extent of $23, 1856. This EN-
braces the entire fund belonging to the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
ANOTHER BLIZZARD.
Et rnterferes with the Railroads
and Causes General Discomfort.

and Causes General Discomfort.
Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, Oak, Feb. 17.-Old borealis has
again been let loose and the festive blizzard
holds full sway. A gale from the north is
blowing at the rate of forty miles per hour,
and the snow drifting badly. All trains are
abandoned until the storm abates, and East
ern mails cannot arrive for several days.
Cattle on the ranches west are reported dying
IN large numbers on account of the deep
snow and exposure. The loss will be very
heavy and i'll some eases almost total.
AT ABERDEEN.
Special to the Globe.
ABERDEEN, Feb. 17.-Another blizzard
reached us to-day, starting early this morn
ing and lasting all day. 1t is still blowing
bard. The storm extended east into Mime
sofa. All the roads are blockaded tonight
AT HURON.
Special to the Globe.
HURON. Dak.. Feb. 17.-Snow began falling
this morning. The wind was southeast and
the mercury 200 above. This afternoon the
wind changed to north, the mercury went
down several degrees and snow fell thicker
and faster and is drifted in every direction.
Railroad men say this is the worst STORM Of
the season, so far as railroading is concerned,
as the snow is very heavy. All trains had
arrived ct p. III. After that hour none
were sent out nor will be until the storm
abatcs. West, north and east the storm is
reported very bad, but fortunately it is not
cold.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
The Cashieris GONG.

NEW YORK, Feb. ia letter from Ha-
yana, dated Feb. IL, says: 1.-THE head cash
ier of the Banco Industrial Of this city, dis
appeared on Jan. 80. An examination of his
books has revealed defacatio Of $4,000
in gold
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Killed BY the Cars.

Special to the Globe.
DULUTH, Minn., Feb. 17.-Victor Derosia, a
lumberman, was instantly killed at the North
ern Pacific junction while trying to board a
moving tram. He was badly mangled, the
wheels passing over his back.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
steamship Arrivals.

Southampton-The Allen, from New York,
for Bremen, and the Nede1land, from New
York, for Antwerp.
New York-The Belgenland. from Antwerp.
The disabled Wisconsin, of the Guion line,
reached her dock yesterday afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18
Instantly Killed.

GLENwooD, Feb. 17.-Andrew Holmes, Of
Hamel, was instantly killed at 1885 this morn
ing by the Minneapolis s. Pacific down freight.
Additional Northwest Neg ON the
Fourth Page.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-02-18

Peter Smith, in sinking well at siding on
the Manitoba extension, four miles from Bur
lington, slipped out of the bucket and fell to
the bottom, eighty-seven feet. He died IN q
few days.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-19
:" a NTEDl

THE UNDERSIGNED Is PREPARED To
1 buy a Ten Acre Orange Grove IN Putnam
county. Trees TO be in b. airing. or just com
ing in. net be cheap for cash. Address NJ,
Palafka News, ltd<w
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-01-19
True or False.

Says the Times Union "Conceding
that the editor of the Times Union wrote
the odd Timer Letter. and conceding
that his veracity has been impeached by
pretty much every dead-beat in the
State upon whose toes he has trod-
den."
The people of Palatka, Sanford, Seville
and several other places, as we'll as other
gentlemen throughout Florida, have
joined in statements which give the lie
direct to certain statements of the editor
Of the Times Union. Will that editor
apply this oppiObrious epithet to those
who have no cause for shame except that
charley jones is their felloWcitizen, or
will he retract his editorial blackguard-
ism Of yesterday? No middle course is
left to him.